English word amusement comes from English pyramid, English amuse, French amuser
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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pyramid | English (en) | (intransitive) To employ, or take part in, a pyramid scheme.. (transitive, genetics) To combine (a series of genes) into a single genotype.. To build up or be arranged in the form of a pyramid (UK, dated) The game of pool in which the balls are placed in the form of a triangle at spot.. (card games) The triangular layout of cards in the game of Pyramid.. (card games, uncountable) . (a [...] |
amuse | English (en) | (transitive) To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.. (transitive, archaic) To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.. (transitive, archaic) To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.. To cause laughter, to be funny. |
amuser | French (fr) | (reflexive, s'amuser) to have fun, to enjoy oneself. (transitive) to amuse, to entertain. |
amusement | French (fr) | Amusement. |
amusement | English (en) | (countable) An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.. (uncountable) Entertainment. |